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Kim Larsen fight against smoking ban

Posted 24 August, 2008 - 15:02 by Charlotte Jensen
Kim Larsen © Scanpix

Danish national final singer Kim Larsen has launched a campaign called “Gesundheit macht frei”. It is being criticized for the inspiration from the old Nazi slogan “Arbeit macht frei”, a deliberate choice as they believe that strong smoking laws take away people's personal freedom.

Dustin laments Wogan quitting Eurovision

Posted 17 August, 2008 - 06:12 by Denis McEvoy
Terry Wogan (c) Steve Pyke

Just like the eulogy at a funeral Dustin gave Terry a good send off with his masterful use of the English language.  He also took a little time to assure the bosses at the BBC that he was more than ready to take he reigns from the Limerick man.

Donna & Joe check out of Failté Towers

Posted 14 August, 2008 - 04:40 by Denis McEvoy
Donna & Joe (Failte Towers) (c) EuroVisionary.com

The brother and sister act are the latest contestants to be thrown out of the RTE celebrity show.  After finishing in the bottom three in the televote the duo had to face the judging panel where they were given the chance to explain why they should not be booted out. 

ABBA back on the charts

Posted 10 August, 2008 - 18:26 by Charlotte Jensen
ABBA Gold and Mamma Mia soundtrack

After the premiere of the film version of the musical Mamma Mia ABBA is back on the charts. Not only is the soundtrack a best seller, but also ABBA’s greatest hits album, Gold, that includes the original ABBA songs is once again selling well around Europe.

Donna & Joe feature in new RTE charity show

Posted 1 August, 2008 - 03:15 by Denis McEvoy
Donna & Joe (Failte Towers) (c) EuroVisionary.com

It's been a whie since the brother and sister duo have appeared on TV screens in Ireland, or anywhere else for that matter, but now they're back.  The red head pair will compete in RTE's latest charity show over the next two weeks.

War between Russia and Georgia – what will happen to ESC 2009?

Posted 13 August, 2008 - 03:44 by Charlotte Jensen
Georgia map © freegk.com

With an actual war going on between Georgia and Russia many fans are rightfully asking themselves the question what will happen to the Eurovision Song Contest 2009? Will Russia still host it? Will either of them withdraw? Should EBU even react?

Marlain to Represent Greece in Serbian "Pan Music" Festival

Posted 7 August, 2008 - 21:42 by Steve Paxton
Marlain (copyright - www.myspace.com/marlainangelidou)

The city of Pancevo, Serbia, will host the 2nd International Pop Music Festival “Pan Music” on the 29th and 30th of August. Marlain will represent Greece with her song Rejection!

Kim Larsen records CD with children songs

Posted 30 July, 2008 - 19:35 by Charlotte Jensen
Kim Larsen © Kim Larsen & Kjukken

Since the early 70’s Kim Larsen has been among the most popular names in Denmark with almost all of his albums being best sellers. However, he only came third in the Danish final in 1979. In October he will release a new album full of Danish children songs.


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